Fen Rivers Way
A 48-mile long-distance walk from Cambridge to King’s Lynn in the East of England, generally following the River Cam and River Great Ouse. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Cambridge
Grid Ref: TL 462 572
Distance: 48 miles (77 km)
Grid Ref: TL 462 572
Distance: 48 miles (77 km)
Climbing: 92 metres
Time: 20–25 hours
Duration: 2–4 days
Time: 20–25 hours
Duration: 2–4 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
209 Cambridge, Royston, Duxford and Linton
226 Ely, Newmarket, Mildenhall and Soham
228 March and Ely
236 King’s Lynn, Downham Market and Swaffham
250 Norfolk Coast West
Summary
The Fen Rivers Way is a long-distance walk in the lowland Fens area of Eastern England. Stretching for approximately 48 miles between Cambridge and King’s Lynn, the route follows the Rivers Cam and Great Ouse. The main path follows the western banks of the rivers, although an eastern alternative is available north of Cambridge and Ely. The route is very easy, being practically flat throughout its course.